Journal

Notes from the studio.

What we're learning about publishing economics, launches, audio and design — written by the people doing the work.

What self-publishing actually costs in 2026

A line-by-line breakdown of editorial, design, production and marketing spend — and where authors consistently overpay.

Why positioning work done twelve months out beats any launch-week campaign, with three case studies from our roster.

Audio is now a third of trade revenue for our titles. Here's how narration budgets and royalty splits really work.

Most covers are judged at 60 pixels wide. A practical framework for designing for the scroll, not the shelf.

Real keyword sets, real ACOS numbers, and the three structural mistakes that drain most author ad budgets.

The studio's origin story — founded in the United States, now working with authors and creative partners around the world.